Farmington, MN
Prototype: 2,000 sq ft single-family detached, 3 bed / 2 bath, 3/4-inch water meter, 400 sq ft garage.
Not included: Included: sewer and water connection permits, lateral charges, city sewer availability charge, MCES SAC, water reserve capacity (WAC) fee for 1 REU, valuation-based building permit and plan review, erosion control permit (2026 City Fee Schedule). Building permit valuation uses the city own Residential Building Valuations table (single-family first floor $103.77/sq ft, wood-frame garage $48.75/sq ft; 2,000 sq ft house plus 400 sq ft garage) rather than the ICC convention. Not included: per-acre sanitary sewer and water trunk area charges, surface water fees, parkland dedication (ordinance calculation), $3,000 builder escrow (refundable), electrical/plumbing/mechanical permits, MCES SAC REU determination could exceed 1 REU. Searched 2026-11-09 (lane A).
Water/sewer provider: City of Farmington
| Line | Printed rate | Prototype | Receipt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sewer connection permit sewer | $75/each per permit | $75 | Printed Effective 2023-01-01 Source · 2026 City Fee Schedule, Utility Service Connection Permits fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 814119d9dc68 |
| Sewer lateral connection charge sewer | $2,160 per connection | $2,160 | Printed Effective 2023-01-01 Source · 2026 City Fee Schedule, Utility Service Connection Permits fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 814119d9dc68 |
| City sewer availability charge (CSAC) sewer | $590/REU; REU determination by Metropolitan Council per REU | $590 | Printed, single-family 1 REU Effective 2025-01-01 Source · 2026 City Fee Schedule, Utility Service Connection Permits fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 814119d9dc68 |
| MCES sewer availability charge (SAC) sewer | $2,485/REU); REU determination by Metropolitan Council per REU | $2,485 | Printed, single-family 1 REU Effective 2022-01-01 Source · 2026 City Fee Schedule, Utility Service Connection Permits fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 814119d9dc68 |
| Water connection permit water | $75/each per permit | $75 | Printed Effective 2023-01-01 Source · 2026 City Fee Schedule, Water fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 814119d9dc68 |
| Water lateral connection charge water | $1,515/each per connection | $1,515 | Printed Effective 2023-01-01 Source · 2026 City Fee Schedule, Water fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 814119d9dc68 |
| Reserve capacity connection (WAC) fee water | $2,610/REU; REU determination by Metropolitan Council per REU | $2,610 | Printed, single-family 1 REU Effective 2025-01-01 Source · 2026 City Fee Schedule, Water fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 814119d9dc68 |
| Building permit, Schedule I tier $100,001 - $500,000 (city valuation $227,040 computed) permit · computed | $1,257.85 for the first $100,000; $7.16 per additional $1,000 valuation tier | $2,167.17 | 1,257.85 + 7.16 x 127 (each $1,000 or fraction of 127,040) = 2,167.17; city Residential Building Valuations: 2,000 sq ft x $103.77 first floor + 400 sq ft garage x $48.75 = 227,040 Effective 2026-01-01 Source · 2026 City Fee Schedule, Schedule I and Residential Building Valuations fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 814119d9dc68 |
| Plan review, new single-family development permit | $100 per development | $100 | Printed Effective 2022-01-01 Source · 2026 City Fee Schedule, Permits - Building fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 814119d9dc68 |
| Erosion control/grading initial permit fee permit | $200 per permit | $200 | Printed Effective 2026-01-01 Source · 2026 City Fee Schedule, Utility Service Connection Permits fetched 2026-11-09, sha256 814119d9dc68 |
| Total listed | $11,977.17 |
Fee-change calendar
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